Conclusions
Chitosan films without spice oil had appropriate properties to be used as Mu Yor sausage wraps due to its low WVP values, high TS values, E values and tender surface compared against chitosan films with spice oil. When used as Mu Yor sausage wrapping, it was found that chitosan films could prolong the storing days of Mu Yor sausage for 3 days, three times longer than plastic films in the room temperature. However, Mu Yor with chitosan film wraps could be kept in the refrigerator for only 45 days. Consumers accepted the taste of the Mu Yor sausage wrapped with chitosan film and could not differentiate it from the one with plastic film. As such, it can be concluded that chitosan films are effective in keeping for Mu Yor sausage and can replace plastic films.